News on XM Radio Integration for E9x

JWadle · 08-03-2007, 09:29 AM

The latest from BlitzSafe:

Quote:

From: Blitzsafe [mailto:Blitzsafe@blitzsafe.com]
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 8:13 AM
To: 'J Wadle'
Subject: RE: XM for BMW 2005+

John,

They will be ready to ship in two weeks.
Thanks,

Victor Vasquez
BlitzSafe Of America
Technical Support Manager
201-569-5000
800-597-SAFE (US only)
Fax: 201-569-5042
E-mail: Victor.V@Blitzsafe.com

-----Original Message-----
From: J Wadle [mailto:jwadle@well.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 6:21 PM
To: blitzsafe@blitzsafe.com
Subject: XM for BMW 2005+

What is the expected availability date of the XM interface for the 2005+ BMWs? Many of us are waiting.

Regards –

John

ScottyGams · 08-03-2007, 09:55 AM

SWEET!

so just to confirm, all we need is a long antenna extension cable, and sat prep (which is standard equipment) and this adapter, and we are good to go?

JWadle · 08-03-2007, 10:23 AM

Sounds right but I'm sure BlitzSafe will be able to confirm what you need
(800-597-SAFE).

toofasttooslow · 08-03-2007, 01:24 PM

Wouldn't you need an XM tuner also? I'm confused.

JWadle · 08-03-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gum5h03

Wouldn't you need an XM tuner also? I'm confused.

Obviously.

Autobot · 08-03-2007, 03:06 PM

So what exactly will this do for you?

toofasttooslow · 08-03-2007, 03:26 PM

Funny, I think that Victor guy is yanking your chain. Look what he wrote in the forum today...

Message posted by VictorV on 03 August 2007 at 1:55pm - IP Logged

VictorV

Forum Moderator

United States
13 February 2006
401 Posts

When I have an update i will post it.

-----------------
Victor Vasquez
BlitzSafe of America - Technical Support Manager
201-569-5000 800-597-SAFE
Fax: 201-569-5042

Seems to me if he had this information available he would have also posted it the forums instead of posting that he has no further information.

JWadle · 08-03-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Autobot

So what exactly will this do for you?

Allow you to install an XM tuner (hidden) and have it fully integrated with the audio and iDrive like the OEM Sirius option.

Autobot · 08-03-2007, 03:59 PM

So in other words be able to see your XM on the console. What about without IDrive? WOuld you still get the stations and all on the head unit?

ipodonidrive · 08-03-2007, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWadle

Allow you to install an XM tuner (hidden) and have it fully integrated with the audio and iDrive like the OEM Sirius option.

So if I did not get a SAT Radio and neither the Prep for SAT for my E90 would this Blitzsafe do the hole thing, or not? Now if this is possible, would the BMW dealer would be able to do this? or do I have to take it to a special dealer for the install?

JWadle · 08-03-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

So in other words be able to see your XM on the console. What about without IDrive? WOuld you still get the stations and all on the head unit?

Yes, with iDrive. Not sure without iDrive. I assume it would act the same way as Sirius w/o iDrive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipodonidrive

So if I did not get a SAT Radio and neither the Prep for SAT for my E90 would this Blitzsafe do the hole thing, or not? Now if this is possible, would the BMW dealer would be able to do this? or do I have to take it to a special dealer for the install?

I believe you would have to get the sat prewire option from the dealer before you could use this kit from BlitzSafe.

ScottyGams · 08-03-2007, 09:09 PM

sat prep is standard on all 2007 BMW 3 series for everyones information

toofasttooslow · 08-03-2007, 10:12 PM

I hope it turns out to be true that they have an adapter for the Logic7 head unit. I would really like to put XM into the bimmer without having to install an aftermarket portable receiver in the ashtray or whatever.

JWadle · 08-03-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gum5h03

I hope it turns out to be true that they have an adapter for the Logic7 head unit. I would really like to put XM into the bimmer without having to install an aftermarket portable receiver in the ashtray or whatever.

I'll be calling BlitzSafe in two weeks and will post the results.

ScottyGams · 08-07-2007, 01:29 AM

please do... great work!

I don't see why not, blitzsafe has at least 5 customers in this thread alone!

TECENG · 08-07-2007, 09:48 AM

Make that 6, I'm in!

bartman32 · 08-07-2007, 12:00 PM

7

toofasttooslow · 08-13-2007, 02:17 PM

2 weeks is up ! Any word from Blitzsafe?

-Ryan- · 08-13-2007, 10:25 PM

8....subscribed.

scandluz22 · 08-13-2007, 10:31 PM

That pic with the girls shirt getting cut in your sig is just not fair ^

I have those same scissors

faston · 08-15-2007, 08:04 PM

I have the XM Direct with Biltzsafe adapter in my '05 325i. It works great. Full steering wheel and radio display functionality. I am really hoping that this new Blitzsafe adapter will allow me to just move that XM Direct unit into an e90.

toofasttooslow · 08-15-2007, 09:47 PM

Ditto, but BlitzSafe has been dragging their heels with the new MOST bus systems.

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08-03-2007, 01:24 PM	#4
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08-03-2007, 03:26 PM	#7
toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 75 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Funny, I think that Victor guy is yanking your chain. Look what he wrote in the forum today... Message posted by VictorV on 03 August 2007 at 1:55pm - IP Logged VictorV Forum Moderator United States 13 February 2006 401 Posts When I have an update i will post it. ----------------- Victor Vasquez BlitzSafe of America - Technical Support Manager 201-569-5000 800-597-SAFE Fax: 201-569-5042 Seems to me if he had this information available he would have also posted it the forums instead of posting that he has no further information.
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08-03-2007, 03:59 PM	#9
Autobot Brigadier General 84 Rep 3,106 Posts Drives: 15 F22 M235 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (8)	So in other words be able to see your XM on the console. What about without IDrive? WOuld you still get the stations and all on the head unit? __________________ Delivered 28 May
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08-03-2007, 09:09 PM	#12
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08-03-2007, 10:12 PM	#13
toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 75 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	I hope it turns out to be true that they have an adapter for the Logic7 head unit. I would really like to put XM into the bimmer without having to install an aftermarket portable receiver in the ashtray or whatever.
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08-07-2007, 01:29 AM	#15
ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member 47 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	please do... great work! I don't see why not, blitzsafe has at least 5 customers in this thread alone! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Scotty.Gammon
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08-13-2007, 02:17 PM	#18
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faston Private First Class 5 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2018 440i Gran Coupe xDrive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver,BC iTrader: (0)	I have the XM Direct with Biltzsafe adapter in my '05 325i. It works great. Full steering wheel and radio display functionality. I am really hoping that this new Blitzsafe adapter will allow me to just move that XM Direct unit into an e90.
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08-15-2007, 09:47 PM	#22
toofasttooslow Galactic Emperor 75 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Ditto, but BlitzSafe has been dragging their heels with the new MOST bus systems.
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